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Kinesiology and Exercise Science Major

Description: A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and coordination, motor neurophysiology, performance research, rehabilitative therapies, the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative methods and equipment, and related analytical methods and procedures in applied exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation.

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What Kinds of Students Major in Sport, Kinesiology, Health Sciences?

Clearly, students in this major have a strong interest in participating in and in helping others to enjoy and benefit from physical activity. It requires an interest in the basics of biology, psychology and sociology and in being part of a helping profession.

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What Courses Do Sport, Kinesiology, Health Sciences Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Sport, Kinesiology, Health Sciences majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

and Recreation
Design and Construction
Physical Education
Analysis of Movement
Assess of Athletic Injuries
Bioenergetics of Movement
Contemporary Health Issues
Facility Planning
Fundamentals of Athletic Training
Health Professionals and Substance Abuse
Individual Sport Training
International Sports Management
Introduction to Kinesiology
Legal Issues in Health
Media Design and Communication
Motor Development
Outdoor Recreation and Education
Physical Activity and Aging
Physical Education Psychology
Psychophysiology in Exercise and Sport
Publicity / Promotion / Public Relations
Soiology and Psychology of Physical Activity
Sports and Culture
Sports Education
Sports Marketing
Sports Medicine

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What are Some Specializations Within this Broad Major?

Various specializations related to a major in Sport, Kinesiology, Health Sciences may be offered by colleges and universities. These specializations may be of greater or lesser interest to you. A few of these specializations related to this field include, but are not limited to:

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